I Bet It Stung
Tegan and Sara Lyrics


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I know you plan out
Everything that you want to say
I wish that we didn't
Have to go about things this way

I love the rock and roll
I love the rock and roll
Don't get so uptight
Don't get so uptight

Go, go away

Tell me you love me like
You think you want to be loved
Pull on my hand and say
Please just let's make it this way

I love the rock and roll
I love the rock and roll
Don't get so uptight
Don't get so uptight





Go, go away
Go, go away

Overall Meaning

In Tegan and Sara's song "I Bet It Stung," the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and disappointment with a relationship that has become too scripted and preplanned. The singer knows that their partner plans out everything they want to say, and wishes that things could be more spontaneous and free-flowing. The singer declares their love for rock and roll, perhaps as a way to contrast with the rigid conformity of the relationship, and urges their partner not to get so uptight. The repeated refrain of "go, go away" suggests a desire for distance and separation, perhaps as a way of breaking free from the predictability of the relationship.


The second verse reinforces this desire for spontaneity and authenticity in the relationship. The singer wants their partner to tell them they love them in a way that feels genuine, rather than simply going through the motions. They pull on the singer's hand and ask to make things this way, further highlighting the theme of preplanning and conformity.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Bet It Stung" are a powerful statement against the limitations of scripted relationships and demand for greater authenticity and openness.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you plan out
I am aware that you put a lot of thought into everything you say


Everything that you want to say
You always have a specific message that you want to convey


I wish that we didn't
It would be so much better if we didn't have to deal with this situation


Have to go about things this way
I wish we could handle things differently


I love the rock and roll
I am very passionate about rock and roll music


I love the rock and roll
Rock and roll music is something that I am truly passionate about


Don't get so uptight
Please don't get too worried or anxious about things


Don't get so uptight
Please don't worry too much about things


Go, go away
Please leave me alone and go away


Tell me you love me like
Explain to me how you love me and what that means to you


You think you want to be loved
Explain to me how you want to be loved


Pull on my hand and say
Take my hand and let's have an honest conversation


Please just let's make it this way
Please let's just try to make things work like this


Go, go away
Please leave me alone and go away


Go, go away
Please go away and leave me alone




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Keirsten Quin, Tegan Rain Quin

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